Round-the-world sailor rescued after 'life-threatening' storm
The sailor was picked up safely by Taiwanese fishing vessel the Zi Da Wang, said race organisersA round-the-world sailor injured and stranded after his boat was damaged in an Atlantic storm has been rescued.
The sailor, who was hurt as he fought to control the boat, was picked up by a Taiwanese fishing crew on Tuesday.Mr Herbert-Jones's boat Puffin wasas he approached South America, leaving him with injuries to his head, back and shoulder.
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